CancerCompass message board discussion started by Pikahawaii on 12/27/2004 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,1442,0.htm Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ I have gone thru two terms of chemo within the past two years. In those two years my oncologist really showed that he was concernd about my cancer and how important it was for me to have these treatments, but almost at the end of my second term I had lost my medical insurance that was an 80/20 coverage. I then picked up another insurance that had a coverage of 50/50 I was asked if I was going to be able to pay this 50% of my part, being on a fixed income being on diability I told them that maybe on a small monthly payment plan I could. I was asked if i could borrow money to pay off my portion I answerd no. And on the following treatment I was told that I was in remission and that I would not need anymore treatments, but just blood test monitoring every three months but his concern of my well being was not there like how it was when I had the better insurance. I was happy to hear that I was in remission, but deep down inside there is a gut feeling that I am not totaly in remission. I am afraid to see another doctor cause I really don't want to hear that I still have cancer and Im not in remission,this would crush my spirits. I don't know where to turn to or what to do. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Pikahawaii Mon, 27 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT You must contact another doctor. I know that it is scary, but if you wait too late, you may find that there is nothing that anyone can do. Doctors sometimes do not tell us the truth. If you are dealing with a doctor that is only interested in getting paid and has put you out the door, you need to know that. Do not wait any longer. I know how scary this is...but what if there is something that can be done and you wait too late to get that help. Take a deep breath, ask God for strength and call another doctor. This will either give you the peace of mind you deserve or let you know that you are still in need of some medical attention. Not knowing is not good. Don't wait another second. Get up and call another doctor immediately. I will be praying for you. Please, do it now. If you find that this doctor has lied about your remission, contact a lawyer and get some advice about what to do about him. The most important thing now is for you to get to a doctor and find out whether or not you are in remission. Take care and don't forget to pray about this. God is amazing! Deborah W. Wed, 29 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT Peter, I was diagnosed in 1992 with NHL at the age of 42. I was tormented with the "facts" that state the prognosis of my disease. But I decided that I had to put my faith in God and modern medicine. I went into remission and stayed for 5 years. Last year I had to have treatment again. And now, I wait to see if I am in total remission, also. But I'm not too worried because of my faith in God in knowing that you can't worry about the unknown. You have to face whatever obstacle life sends you. And in doing so you must tell your doctor that you fret about your disease and need some help coping with it. I suggest you contact ACS Cancer Navigator in your area and see if that person may be able to help you. You may also contact the ACS and see if there is a support group for your type of cancer. There is no need for you to suffer with the unknown by yourself. I will pray to God to give you strength to steel yourself against your doubts. I wish you good luck and godspeed. Kai J. Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT Hi Deborah, Thank you for responding to my message and thank you for encouragement to go out and seek the truth. And with God at my side he will carry me thru all of this (refere: Footprints in the sand). Thanks again and may God Bless You Always. Pikahawaii Mon, 03 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT Thanks Kai for responding to my message, it's people like you who gives me the drive to go out and seek the truth, and with God at my side I know I will beat this minor set back in my life. Thanks again for responding and may God Bless You and I know he is by your side to help and guide you in your challenges. Pikahawaii Mon, 03 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT